Where to find Fourth of July events in the Fox Valley

Festivals today

Aurora Independence Day: 6 to 10 p.m. at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway Ave. Viewing also at McCullough Park, Illinois Avenue and Lake Street. At RiverEdge Park, the American Legion Band plays from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. and the Fox Valley Orchestra performs from 7:45 to 9:15 p.m. At McCullough Park, there will be food vendors and inflatables and Pawnshop Horns will play blues, rock, soul, ska, R&B and country from 7 to 9:15 p.m. Free park-and-ride shuttle service from 6 to 9 p.m. and after the fireworks, which start at 9:35 p.m. Free. www.aurora-il.org.

Barrington Fourth of July Fest: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Lions Brat tent at the north Metra commuter lot. Food, music, kid's activities, fireworks. Free daytime admission; $5 cover charge after 5 p.m. for ages 18 and older. www.brattent.com.

Bartlett Fourth of July Celebration: Noon to 11 p.m. at Apple Orchard Park, near South Bartlett and Stearns roads. Entertainment, carnival, sky divers, fireworks. Free admission. bartlett4thofjuly.com.

Batavia Fourth of July Sky Concert: 5 to 9:30 p.m. at Engstrom Park, Main and Millview streets. Savor the Flavor food vendors. Batavia Community Band performs at 8:15 p.m. $5 donation for parking at both high school parking lots (off Wilson and Main), the Ace Hardware parking lot and the Wilson Business Center on West Wilson Street. bataviafireworks.org.

St. Charles Fourth of July Concert and Fireworks: 6 p.m. to dusk at Pottawatomie Park, 8 North Ave. Final Say performs at 6 p.m. in the pavilion. Fireworks at dusk off Boy Scout Island. Free; parking is limited. Best viewing for fireworks is at Pottawatomie Park or Ferson Creek Park. www.stcparks.org.

Sleepy Hollow Fourth of July Festival: 8 a.m. to 9:15 p.m. at Sabatino Park, Thorobred Lane. Fun run at 8 a.m.; fishing derby at 9 a.m. at Lake Sharon; Buick GS Club of America car show, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; food and drinks, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Bill Ritchie Memorial Parade at 11:30 a.m.; entertainment, including music with The Lennys, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; games from 12:30 to 3 p.m.; bags tournament at 1 p.m.; pie-eating contest at 2:30 p.m.; fireworks parking opens at 7 p.m., donations requested. Fireworks at 9:15 p.m. www.sleepyhollowil.org.

Parades today

Aurora Independence Day parade: 10 a.m. Proceeds east on Benton Street, north on Broadway, west on Galena Boulevard, south on Stolp Avenue, west on Downer Place and ends at River Street. Reviewing stand in front of Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd. Theme: "Party on Aurora," in celebration of the 25th anniversary of "Wayne's World." www.aurora-il.org.

Barrington Fourth of July Parade: 10 a.m. Steps off from Barrington High School's west parking lot, 616 W. Main, proceeds east on Main and ends at Metra north commuter lot, via Wool Street. Theme: "Celebrating America's Superheroes." www.barrington-il.gov.

Elgin Fourth of July Parade: 9 a.m. from Slade and Douglas, ends at Douglas and Highland. The 21st annual parade with the theme, "Prehistoric Creatures," is by the city. An Americana Jubilee from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 15 Ziegler Court. www.cityofelgin.org.

Sleepy Hollow Fourth of July Parade: 11:30 a.m. Bill Ritchie Memorial Parade with fire departments leading children on bikes, skaters, tractors and floats around Sabatino Park, off Thorobred Lane. www.sleepyhollowil.org.

South Elgin Fourth of July Parade: 10 a.m. Steps off from West Spring Street and Wedgewood Drive. Marching band, dancers, veterans, police, fire and local organizations. Theme: "A Hometown Tradition." Spring Street will be closed at 8 a.m., between Route 31 and McLean Blvd. www.southelgin.com.

Fireworks today

Aurora: 9:35 p.m. at RiverEdge Park, 360 N Broadway St. Free. aurora-il.org.

Barrington: Dusk at Barrington High School, 616 W. Main St. Free. barrington.il.gov.

Bartlett: 9:30 p.m. at Apple Orchard Park, near South Bartlett and Stearns roads. Free. (630) 837-0800 or bartlett4thofjuly.com.

Batavia: After Batavia Fourth of July Sky Concert, 5-9:30 p.m. at Engstrom Park, Main and Millview streets. bataviafireworks.org.

Huntley: 9:30 p.m. Visible from Deicke and Warrington parks. Free. huntley.il.us.

Sleepy Hollow: 9:15 p.m. at Sabatino Park, Thorobred Lane. Fireworks parking opens at 7 p.m., donations requested. sleepyhollowil.org.

St. Charles: Dusk at Pottawatomie Park, 8 North Ave. Free. Parking is limited. stcparks.org.

Woodstock: Dusk at Emricson Park, 1313 Kishwaukee Valley Road. Parking $8. woodstockil.gov.